2008 BMW K 1200S vs 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2008 BMW K 1200S 2008 BMW K 1200S

Sport

Engine
In-line four
Power
124.5 kW / 167 hp @ 10250 rpm
Top Speed
286 km/h / 178 mph
Weight
500.4 pounds
2026 Yamaha YZF-R7 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
54 kW / 72.4 hp @ 8750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
189 kg / 417 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2007 - 082026
Make ModelBMW K 1200SYamaha YZF-R7
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,571 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)61.9 inches-
Seat Height (mm)820 mm-
Seat Height (in.)32.3 inches-
Length (mm)2,182 mm-
Length (in.)85.9 inches-
Seat Height820 mm / 32.3 in.831 mm / 32.7 in
Wheelbase1,571 mm / 61.9 in.1395 mm / 54.9 in
Ground Clearance-135 mm / 5.3 in
Height-1160 mm / 45.7 in
Length2,182 mm / 85.9 in.2070 mm / 81.5 in
Width-724 mm / 28.5 in
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (l)19.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)5.02 gallons-
Dry Weight (lbs.)500.4 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)227-
Wet Weight (kg)-189
Dry Weight248 kg / 547 lbs-
Fuel Capacity19 L / 5.0 US gal14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight-189 kg / 417 lbs
Performance
Top Speed286 km/h / 178 mph-
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)3.0 sec-
Max Power124.5 kW / 167 hp @ 10250 rpm35 kW / 47 hp @7750 rpm
Max Torque129 Nm / 13.2 kgf-m / 95.4 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm68 Nm / 50 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.7357 HP/kg-
Standing Start 0-150 km/h5.1 sec-
Standing Start 0-200 km/h8.4 sec-
Standing Start ¼ Mile11.7 sec / 209 km/h / 130 mph-
Engine
Stroke4-
Fuel ControlDOHC-
Engine TypeIn-line four-
Displacement (ci)70.60 cubic inches-
Displacement (cc)1157.00 cc-
Bore x Stroke (mm)79.0 x 59.0 mm-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.1 x 2.3 inches-
Displacement1157 cc / 70.6 cu in689 cc / 42.04 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic fuel injection-
Bore x Stroke79 X 59 mm80 x 68.6 mm
Compression Ratio13.0:111.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Emissions-Euro 5
Exhaust-Integrated 2-into-1 exhaust pipes and muffler
Fuel Consumption6.7 L/100 km / 15 km/l / 35.3 US mpg-
Fuel InductionInjectionFuel injection with YCC-T
IgnitionElectronicTCI Transistor Controlled Ignition
Lubrication-Wet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchHydraulic, wet, multi-discMultiplate wet clutch, with Assist & Slipper clutch
Final DriveShaftChain
Gearbox6-speed-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed6 Speed constant mesh
Chassis
Frame TypeBridging frame, die-cast aluminium, load bearing engineA high-strength steel frame with a rigid-mount aluminum center
Suspension - FrontBMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strutTelescopic fork adjustable for preload, rebound and compression
Suspension - RearBMW Paralever with progressive damping single shock absorber, remotely adjustable for preload and reboundLinked-type Monocross shock, adjustable preload and rebound
Rake-24°
Trail-91 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Front115 mm / 4.5 in.119 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear135 mm / 5.3 in.122 mm / 4.8 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)265 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)10.4 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)320 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.6 inches-
Brakes - Front2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers2x 298mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Brakes - RearSingle ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliperSingle 245mm disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Tyres - Front120/70-17120/70ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23F
Tyres - Rear190/50-17180/55ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23R